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Originally posted by GeekyPenguin
I just think that is such an inappropriate time to try and evangelize. I was appalled with Lee's ceremony because Lee was not particularily religious and he was a very tolerant person. I am not sure who the minister felt he was consoling, but a considerable amount of us left offended rather than comforted. The fact there wasn't a eulogy compounded on this, but the idea that a minister would use a ceremony that is supposed to bring closure to tell me that my religious beliefs are wrong is just horrible.
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Come to think of it, the same thing happened at my Gran's funeral. Gran was a wonderful woman-- a nurse for 51 years, very active in her church, well-known in her small town-- and at her funeral I wanted to hear about what an awesome person she was and how much the community would miss her. Instead I heard about how Jesus saves, and then the last line, "And that's how we know that Velma is now in Heaven." Needless to say, I was a little peeved. Of
course she's in Heaven! That goes without saying! And even if you as a pastor have some doubts, I wouldn't suggest expressing those to a grieving family. We all know she's in Heaven! You don't need to prove it to us! TACKY!
*ahem*
Sorry about that.
BTW, 33girl, that episode of Cheers is a classic in my family!